My Stay At The Sustainable B&B That Beth Built

Back in March 2015 I saw an ABC OPEN article about well-known Gippslander, Beth Ripper, called The Sustainable House That Beth Built. I was intrigued. I always thought I would build a sustainable house made completely from salvaged materials and with techniques that had minimal environmental impact, but opportunity hasn’t presented itself yet. Now, fast forward 18months and here I am staying at Beth’s Riverside Cottage B&B which was originally a stable on the property. Everything in this B&B has been salvaged/recycled except for a small microwave! She even bartered some gardening labour for building labour! It’s absolutely beautiful and has everything one needs.

Beth’s ‘Riverside Cottage B&B’ made completely from salvaged materials.In the fridge Beth had even used a plate on top of the jug of milk instead of plastic cling wrap.

Beth also showed me around her house which has the following features:

Here are some photos I took to inspire you, but please read the ABC OPEN article to learn more.

The sustainable house that Beth built.The entry.Bedroom with earth floors.Room with a view.Earth floors designed to radiate heat in this room.The KitchenThe Bath House hidden in the garden.Chook house and pizza oven (built by a WOOFER) also hidden in the garden.A water feature.

I think stories like this need to be told more often to inspire others to create a circular economy where there is no such thing as waste, only resources.

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Us RUDE Guys are soaking up the inspiration. We have just finished a shower recess for $300 which quoted could have easily been between $3,000 and $4,000. Thank you for sharing the joy that is this B&B by Beth.

Definitely inspiring. We are currently turning our barn into accommodation as our old farm house is succumbing to white ants. There are a few ideas from Beth’s lovely house and garden that we shall keep in mind for our own building.

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